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Home My WebLink AboutA007 - Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly ReportTo:Mayor and City Council From:Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director Date:February 24, 2026 Subject:Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update Item No. 9 MEMO PROJECT UPDATE: In accordance with a previous directive, staff is required to keep the City Council informed of the construction status of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (FFIAC) and will provide a written update at Council's second meeting of each month. Additionally, staff, along with representatives from Story Construction and RDG Planning and Design, will provide an in-person update once per quarter (January, April, July, & October). If anything occurs during the project that requires Council action, staff will present this in a timely manner. In accordance with this directive, the City's Construction Manager for the project, Story Construction, has provided a Project Status Update (Attachment A). There are several items that City Council needs to be updated on regarding the project. Precast Concrete Panels Staff continues to work with Story and RDG regarding the precast concrete panels. A Notice to Cure letter has been sent to the Bid Package Contractor which included the need to respond by February 23. Three stain colors have been selected to be applied to the mockup panel and will be done soon. Staff, along with RDG and Story Construction representatives, will provide an update to City Council in March. Polished Concrete Floors The concrete floors in the lobby and the hallway to the locker rooms were specified to be a polished Class B finish which is best described as a "salt & pepper" look. Staff is not happy with the inconsistencies, imperfections, and the overall appearance of these areas. Thus, staff has directed the contractor to go Parks and Recreation 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 1 to a Class C finish which will look similar to a terrazzo floor. A Construction Change Directive (CCD) was issued to keep the project moving forward. The work began on February 9 and is expected to be completed by February 23. The cost estimate to do this work is $34,210. Staff has had conversations with Story and the contractor regarding who is to pay for this change. Through these discussions, it has been agreed that the City will pay $20,000, the contractor $12,210, and Story $2,000. All parties feel this is a fair resolution and a change order has been processed administratively. Substantial Completion Dates The revised substantial completion dates are as follows: February 27 - Non-natatorium spaces February 27 - Natatorium spaces Please note that the glazing for the southeast portion of the natatorium has a 10- week lead time and will need to be installed in early April. Efforts to expedite the procurement of the glazing have been unsuccessful. Story has informed the Pool Bid Package Contractor that they are responsible for paying for the purchase and installation of temporary tempered glass in this area. State Inspection The state inspection is scheduled for March 3 and will encompass all components related to the operation of the aquatic areas. In preparation for this, Story, RDG, and City staff are reviewing the inspection checklist to ensure the facility is ready to go. Soil and Ground Water Contamination It should be noted there have been no contaminated soils or groundwater found to date. CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY: There were five change orders since the last report, and the changes thus far on the project are shown on the change order log (Attachment B). Roller Shade in Aquatic Manager Office - $1,103. Staff requested the contractor add a roller shade on the door of the office to provide privacy when needed. AV Media Touch Pads, Antenna, and Mic - $1,212. Staff directed these to be installed as they are needed for aqua classes that will be offered in the lap pool and wellness pool. Aquatic Storage Rooms HVAC - $6,626. Staff asked for fans to be installed and changes be made to the HVAC system to provide increased air flow in these rooms to dry wet equipment between uses. Parks and Recreation 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 2 Aquatic Storage Rooms Piping Insulation - $1,141. The Building Commissioning agent recommended insulating the piping in these rooms and staff agreed. Redo Conduit in Thickened Slab in Maintenance Area - $483. Staff requested a thicker slab in the maintenance area and because of this, conduit had to be installed deeper than what was originally done. To date, construction change orders for the project total $406,732, or 19.37% of the contingency budget. The contingency for this project is $2.1 million with a current balance of $1,693,268. There is also $1 million set aside for mitigation of contamination issues, which has not been used at this time. ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment A - Story Construction Monthly Project Status Update 2026-2.pdf Attachment B - Change Order Log - 2-24-26.pdf Parks and Recreation 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 3 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Project Status Report February 2026 *Natatorium: Wellness, Recreation and Lap Pools *Non-Natatorium: All supporting rooms outside of the Natatorium including Mechanical, Loading, Locker Rooms, Offices, Main Lobby & Check-In, and the Alternate Walk Path PROGRESS THIS PAST MONTH: 1. All pool painting and tiling was completed. 2. Pool accessories (volleyball nets, ladders, etc.) were installed. 3. Pool deck caulking and sealing was completed. 4. Pool fill started. 5. Natatorium painting and lighting was completed. 6. Polished concrete floor was completed per design change from the city. 7. Check-In desk in the Lobby will be installed. 8. Interior storefront framing and glazing continued. 9. Low voltage wiring for fire alarm, cameras and audio/visual continued. 10. HVAC Controls wiring continued. 11. Exterior curtain wall framing was installed at Natatorium southwest. 12. Exterior roof edge metals were installed. 13. Job trailers were removed from the parking lot. 14. Parking lot striping and signage was installed. 15. Final mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations continued in the Aquatic and Electrical Mechanical Rooms. 16. Final cleaning started. 17. Owner Trainings started. 18. Coordination meetings continued for mechanical equipment startup with the affected Bid Package Contractors. Various mechanical equipment was started up. 19. Building Envelope Consult inspections continued for curtain wall glazing and precast penetrations. 20. Design team site visits and field observations continued. 21. Requests for Information continued to be processed between the Bid Package Contractors, Story Construction, and RDG Planning & Design. Page 1 of 8 4 WORK PLANNED FOR UPCOMING MONTH: 1. Final mechanical equipment will be started up. 2. HVAC Commissioning will begin. 3. All storefront and curtain wall glazing will be completed except for the southwest exterior glazing which will be installed early April. 4. Exterior metal soffit panels will be installed. 5. Final cleaning will be completed. 6. Punch List will be recorded and distributed to contractors. 7. Pool filling will be complete and State Pool Inspection will be completed. 8. Final Fire and Life Safety Inspections will be completed for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, allowing building turnover to the city. The southwest quadrant of the site will be temporarily fenced off through Spring 2026 to allow safe install of the bioretention cell as soon as the ground thaws. The Final Certificate of Occupancy will be granted once this work is completed. 9. Owner Trainings will continue. 10. Building Envelope Consult inspections will be completed for curtain wall glazing and sealing exterior wall penetrations. SCHEDULE SUMMARY: Construction Substantial Completion Date: Non-Natatorium: February 27, 2026 Natatorium: February 27, 2026 PROJECT PHOTOS: [Next page] Page 2 of 8 5 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Feb 17, 2026 at 11:46 am CST Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 02/04/2026 at 01:24 pm Upload Date 02/04/2026 at 01:24 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2026_02_04_13_24… Progress Description Taken Date 02/04/2026 at 01:25 pm Upload Date 02/04/2026 at 01:25 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2026_02_04_13_25… LIGHTING AND FINAL CLEANING - VIEW TO NORTH FINAL CLEANING OF DUCTWORK IN PROGRESS Page 3 of 8 6 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Feb 17, 2026 at 11:46 am CST Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 02/17/2026 at 12:11 pm Upload Date 02/17/2026 at 12:11 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2026_02_17_12_11… Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 02/16/2026 at 01:09 pm Upload Date 02/16/2026 at 01:19 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name D1BD701E-E34C-43F3-B… WELLNESS POOL READY TO FILL & STOREFRONT FRAMING IN PROGRESS WATER SLIDE STAIRS AND RUNOUT TUB Page 4 of 8 7 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Feb 17, 2026 at 11:46 am CST Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 02/16/2026 at 01:08 pm Upload Date 02/16/2026 at 01:18 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name 7E34FC69-0026-4E3A-8… Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 02/16/2026 at 12:52 pm Upload Date 02/16/2026 at 01:21 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name C1F2DD47-5F85-47C9-A… REC POOL READY FOR PLAY STRUCTURE ROOF STRUCTURE FOLLOWING CLEANING Page 5 of 8 8 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Feb 17, 2026 at 11:46 am CST Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 02/16/2026 at 12:51 pm Upload Date 02/16/2026 at 01:21 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name EBC2887C-6006-4169-9… Progress Description Taken Date 02/17/2026 at 12:07 pm Upload Date 02/17/2026 at 12:07 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2026_02_17_12_07… LAP POOL ACCESSORIES INSTALLED & READY TO FILL CHILLER EQUIPMENT READY TO BRING ONLINE DURING POOL FILL Page 6 of 8 9 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Feb 17, 2026 at 11:46 am CST Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Progress Description Taken Date 02/17/2026 at 12:07 pm Upload Date 02/17/2026 at 12:07 pm Uploaded By Deb Thurmond Name IMG_2026_02_17_12_07… Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 02/16/2026 at 12:43 pm Upload Date 02/16/2026 at 01:22 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name EFAEC96B-54CD-48B0-B… WATER SERVICE ENTRY WITH PIPE INSULATION & LABELING EXTERIOR BUILDING NORTH ELEVATION SHOWING PARKING LOT STRIPING Page 7 of 8 10 Story Construction Co. Printed on Tue Feb 17, 2026 at 11:46 am CST Job #: 23401-01 Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 115 N Elm Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 Aerial Photos Description Taken Date 02/16/2026 at 12:42 pm Upload Date 02/16/2026 at 01:22 pm Uploaded By Mitch Anderson Name 0E01EDD2-A398-4650-8… EXTERIOR SOUTH ELEVATION SHOWING GLAZING & WATER SLIDE Page 8 of 8 11 Contractor Change Order #Description Amount Balance Beginning Contingency Balance $ 2,100,000 All Star Concrete 1 Precast Enbeds Install Change Contracts $ 10,010 $ 2,089,990 All Star Concrete 2 Increase Concrete Thickness in Maintenance Area $ 7,029 $ 2,082,961 Core Construction 1 IDPH Permit Review, Precast Panel Joint Mods, Mechanical Louver Mods, Steel Lintel, Precast Enbeds Install Change Contracts $ 22,065 $ 2,060,896 Core Construction 2 Misc. Structural Revisions & South Elevation Glazing Revised $ 3,979 $ 2,056,917 Core Construction 3 Geared Trolley and Hoist $ (2,952) $ 2,059,869 Core Construction 4 Sink Countertop Brackets $ (1,203) $ 2,061,072 Core Construction 5 Channel Support $ 3,739 $ 2,057,333 Core Construction 6 Hoist Beam End Stop $ 1,356 $ 2,055,977 Forrest & Associates 1 Channel Support $ 1,163 $ 2,054,814 Lansink Construction 1 Wet Room Door Change, Multipurpose Room Cubbies $ 42,129 $ 2,012,685 Lansink Construction 2 Door 115A Change to FRP $ 2,858 $ 2,009,827 Lansink Construction 3 Interior Finishes $ 3,021 $ 2,006,806 Lansink Construction 4 Check-In Standing Desk $ 3,995 $ 2,002,811 Lansink Construction 5 Sink Countertop Brackets $ 1,639 $ 2,001,172 Lansink Construction 6 Wood Blocking $ 752 $ 2,000,420 Lansink Construction 7 Waterproof Exterior - Aquatic Mechanical $ 1,167 $ 1,999,253 Lansink Construction 8 Converting Room 108 Shower to a Roll In Shower $ 2,653 $ 1,996,600 Lansink Construction 9 Donor Wall $ 33,224 $ 1,963,376 Lansink Construction 10 Additional Changing Room Tile $ 2,597 $ 1,960,779 Lansink Construction 11 Roller Shade Add in Aquatic Manager Office $ 1,103 $ 1,959,676 Central States Roofing 1 IDPH Permit Review, Mechanical Louver Mods $ 1,647 $ 1,958,029 Central States Roofing 2 Roofing Over Hollow Core $ 5,116 $ 1,952,913 Orning Glass Company 1 Wet Room Door Changes $ (3,823) $ 1,956,736 Orning Glass Company 2 Window Frit Revisions $ 1,743 $ 1,954,993 Orning Glass Company 3 Auto Door Operators $ 9,757 $ 1,945,236 Orning Glass Company 4 Entry Way Column Metal Wrap $ 438 $ 1,944,798 Hilsabek Schacht 1 Wet Room Door Change $ - $ 1,944,798 Hilsabek Schacht 2 Door 115A Change to FRP $ - $ 1,944,798 Hilsabek Schacht 3 Donor Wall Drywall $ 3,557 $ 1,941,241 Hilsabek Schacht 4 Site Signage $ (350) $ 1,941,591 Hilsabek Schacht 5 Precast Pocket Covers $ 2,598 $ 1,938,993 Hilsabek Schacht 6 Omit Painting - Mechanical Rooms $ (3,280) $ 1,942,273 Hilsabek Schacht 7 Close Off Top Of South Wellness Precast $ 3,808 $ 1,938,465 Hilsabek Schacht 8 Wellness Precast Vertical Joints & Frame Top of Masonry $ 3,656 $ 1,934,809 Hilsabek Schacht 9 Curtain Wall 12 & Metal Panels $ 599 $ 1,934,210 Hilsabek Schacht 10 AV Media Player Touch Pads Antenna & Mic $ 1,212 $ 1,932,998 Sande Construction 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 1,370 $ 1,931,628 Sande Construction 2 CO2 Tank Distribution Piping $ 2,692 $ 1,928,936 Sande Construction 3 Sump Pump Rail System and Backwash Pit Grate $ 4,744 $ 1,924,192 Midwest Fire Sprinkler 1 Omit Sprinkler Heads at Main Entry Exterior $ (700) $ 1,924,892 Brockway Mechanical 1 Hydronic Pumps Flow Update $ (2,320) $ 1,927,212 Brockway Mechanical 2 IDPH Permit Review Updates, 6" Storm Drain Relocation, Mechanical Louver Mods, Glycol Feed Dual Pump $ 38,702 $ 1,888,510 Brockway Mechanical 3 State Requirements $ 12,033 $ 1,876,477 Brockway Mechanical 4 Pool Trench Drain Float Alarm $ 2,318 $ 1,874,159 Brockway Mechanical 5 Converting Room 108 Shower to a Roll In Shower $ 7,180 $ 1,866,979 Brockway Mechanical 6 Aquatic Storage Rooms HVAC $ 6,626 $ 1,860,353 Brockway Mechanical 7 Aquatic Storage Rooms Piping Insulation $ 1,141 $ 1,859,212 Van Maanen Electric 1 IDPH Permit Review Updates $ 21,953 $ 1,837,259 Van Maanen Electric 2 Transformer Relocate $ 14,237 $ 1,823,022 Van Maanen Electric 3 Light Fixture SWA Dimming $ 4,679 $ 1,818,343 Van Maanen Electric 4 Exterior Signage Lighting Controls $ 1,007 $ 1,817,336 Van Maanen Electric 5 Pool Trench Drain Float Alarm $ 1,356 $ 1,815,980 Van Maanen Electric 6 Wiring Auto Door Operators in Corridor 108 $ 959 $ 1,815,021 Van Maanen Electric 7 ICN Connection $ 9,040 $ 1,805,981 Van Maanen Electric 8 New Light Fixture for Vestibule & Exterior $ 2,411 $ 1,803,570 Van Maanen Electric 9 Change TV Mounting Heights $ 1,049 $ 1,802,521 Van Maanen Electric 10 Redo Conduit in Thickened Slab in Maintenance Area $ 483 $ 1,802,038 Con-Struct 1 Water Service Disconnect $ 7,747 $ 1,794,291 Con-Struct 2 Building Rubble Removal $ 45,419 $ 1,748,872 Con-Struct 3 Planting Revisions $ (737) $ 1,749,609 Con-Struct 4 Curb Strip Restoration $ 9,702 $ 1,739,907 Con-Struct 5 Southeast Planting Revisions & Dormant Seed Matting $ 2,575 $ 1,737,332 Iowa Pipe & Grading 1 Storm & Existing Water Utility Conflict & Sanitary Tie in at N. 2nd Ave $ 14,518 $ 1,722,814 Lakeside 1 Site Signage $ 2,120 $ 1,720,694 Lakeside 2 CyRide Concrete Pad $ 296 $ 1,720,398 Lakeside 3 Replace Curb & Gutter on Oak Avenue $ 27,130 $ 1,693,268 Totals / Current Balance $ 406,732 $ 1,693,268 FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER CHANGE ORDER LOG (As of 2/24/26) Highlighted Rows Indicate New Change Orders Since the Last Update 12